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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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